The fourth and final River Sounds Festival was a bittersweet but beautiful finale, according to organisers. The River Sounds Festival - an 11-hour event held... Read More

A new strain of drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm has been found in New Zealand and scientists are warning doctors to look out for "suspicious infections". Dermatophytosis,... Read More

Police are urging parents to remain vigilant to help their kids stay safe online after the recent sentencing of a man who tried to con children into sending... Read More

A man was partway through his morning's golf practice when he heard a woman's screams across a Mount Maunganui highway. Antony Paul Harborne and a friend... Read More

Work has begun on stage two of the Ōmokoroa Road urbanisation project, a $13 million upgrade designed to improve accessibility, safety, and road capacity. Council... Read More

A temporary roundabout will be installed at the intersection of State Highway 2 and Ōmokoroa Road from Friday, 7 March, as part of an upgrade project. Council... Read More

Fish of the Year is back for 2025, and organisers hope to attract 5,000 voters to raise awareness about New Zealand's unique and vulnerable fish species. Event... Read More

A new home is being sought for a car that was 'probably real flash in its day”. Te Puke's Ken Griffin has owned the in-need-of restoration Model T Ford... Read More

A newly-completed, massive mural at Pāpāmoa College is turning heads and celebrating the excellence and success of its students. The vibrant artwork, spanning... Read More

Neighbours Month in March is the perfect opportunity to strengthen connections in your community, with Good Neighbour offering two lucky streets the chance to... Read More

The 2023 Household Disability Survey found 62 percent of disabled people - or 506,000 - had at least one unmet need. So what will Whaikaha - the Ministry... Read More

With the issuing of the Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty building consent, trucks and machinery are rolling on to the site at 3 Wills Rd, Katikati. Iline... Read More